Sail Handling
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January 26, 2012Installing Lazy JacksIs your main difficult to tame? Try this sailhandling solution. "Projects" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 26, 2012Installing Lazy JacksThe details behind installing lazy jacks. "Projects" by Green Brett; read more here.
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April 28, 2011The Proper Trade-Wind RigThere’s more to quick and safe downwind passages than simply easing the sheets.
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March 10, 2011Learning the RopesNot just for racers, high-tech cordage brings many benefits to cruising boats.
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March 1, 2011Self-Tackers: an Old Idea RevisitedThe trend in boat design today is toward larger mainsails and easier-to-handle nonoverlapping headsails that, in many cases, take care of themselves.
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December 2, 2010Winter Sail MaintenanceIf your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will
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December 2, 2010Sails Deserve a Little T.L.C.If your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will ensure that your sails are ready to go next season. "Hands-On Sailor" from our November 2010 issue
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September 28, 2010Two Headsails Are Better Than OneBeing able to fly twin genoas when you're sailing off the wind far outweighs the aggravation, when sailing closehauled, of having to furl to tack. From "Hands-On Sailor" from our August 2010 issue
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July 6, 2010What Sails Will You Take?Sailmakers off thoughts on the inventory you'll need if you're headed off to go cruising. "Hands-On" Sailor from our June 2010 issue
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
